Gov. Umo Eno. By Osondu Ahirika Is Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, PhD right on this viral video? Reading a riot act to his Commissioner's and Special Advisers. To fire any of them…

Mayor of the Borough of Islington in the United Kingdom, Mr. Jason IUtitofon. By Anietie Akpan Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo  Eno, PhD, has congratulated Mr. Jason IUtitofon Jackson on his historic election and…

The Biogas Toilet  project. By Chisom Okoro As part of efforts of keying into Governor Umo Eno’s ARISE agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Ikono Local Government Area (LGA) has launched a special facility…

By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Government has commenced the celebration of this year’s Carnival Calabar with the cutting of the 20th  anniversary cake for the event and the unveiling of this year’s carnival theme:…

Hon Aniekan Umanah. Text of A Press Briefing By The Hon. Commissioner For Information, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Umanah, On Activities Lined-Up To Mark The Second Anniversary Of Governor Umo Eno’s Administration. Two years ago, the…

By Ikpong Essien-Udom Friday, April 11, 2025, was exactly 37 years since The Pioneer – Akwa Ibom State-owned newspaper - sponsored by the government, hit the newsstands. April 11, 1988, was a Monday. The paper…

 The FRSC Sector Commander, CC Joseph Toby (centre), the Coordinator, NESREA, Mr. Anunobi Raymond (2nd) from right) and others during the courtesy visit on Thursday. By Anietie Akpan  The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement…

The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme (Centre) and others during the visit on ITNs Campaign by top management staff of the Ministry of Health and its Partner on Thursday. By Dianabasi Effiong…

President Bola Tinubu. By Dianabasi Effiong The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has described the newly- approved Renewed Hope Nigeria First policy as a unique and revolutionary move for the country to be at the…

By Itam Offor A new Finance and Appropriation Committee Chairman has been appointed in the Cross River State House of Assembly (CRHA) following the removal of Hon Cyril James Omini (Yakurr 1). The Speaker of…

  Some Journalists led by Comrade Archibong Bassey (5th from right) in a group photograph after service at the Chapel of Redemption, University of Calabar on Sunday, to end the one week celebration. By Ita…

By Dianabasi Effiong The Social Advancement Forum (SAF) has joined the call for action against fake news and its purveyors in Nigeria's social media space. (more…)

Gov. Umo Eno during the Town Square meeting…recently. By Emmanuel Ndon The town square meeting for Itu/Ibiono Ibom Federal Constituency has come and gone, but the memories will linger for a long time to come.…

By Anietie Akpan The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in partnership with Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, in Anambra State, on May 13, announced the official launch of the Institute of Social Policy in the University.…

Gov. Umo Eno (right) in a handshake with the Ibesikpo Asutan LGA Chairman, Hon. Edidiong Inyang. By Osondu Ahirika I love Ibesikpo Asutan LGA. I have lived there for all of 13 years and my…

By Anietie Akpan PDP in Cross River State has sunk into comatose as some top leaders and members of the party are now leaving the party in droves to the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC).…

By Magnus Effiong The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed into Law the State Diaspora Commission bill 2025. The House also confirmed nominees for appointment as Chairman and Members of the Cross River…

By Kingston Princewill The National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) has comended Gov Bassey Otu for signing the Senior Citizens Centre bill into Law. The commendation was contained in a release signed by the Head, Corporate…

By Anietie Akpan 23 Academic Programmes in the University of Calabar (UNICAL) have secured full accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC). The University again secured the full accreditation for the 23 academic programmes following…

By Kingston Princewill Governor Bassey Edet Otu has signed the Senior Citizens Centre bill, the Lotteries and Gaming Agency bill as well as the Road Maintenance Agency bill. into law. The Senior Citizens Centre Law, the…

Cross River State, Governor Bassey Otu , with the CEO of Nugi Technologies Nigeria Ltd, Ms. Akinlabi Ajoke (right) during the launch on Monday. By Anietie Akpan In a major move to improve the ease…

By Anietie Akpan Four students of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) have been suspended over a case of assault. A statement on Tuesday from the Public Relations Unlt of the University said, the Management of…

Minister of Interior- Hon Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo By Olayinka Oyegbile Dear Minister, I am happy to write this letter to you and I hope it meets you well. I am writing this to you to laud…

By Dianabasi Effiong The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) on Tuesday announced the unveiling of its comprehensive Safeguarding Handbook and the innovative SAFE SPACE initiative. According to the Public Relations Officer, NOC, Tony Nezianya, the initiative's…

Governor Bassey Otu signing the bills into laws on Monday while the Speaker, CRHA, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem (1st right) and a staff look on. By Anietie Akpan Governor Bassey Edet Otu has signed three…

By Anietie Akpan The Commissioner on the Governing Board of the Akwa Ibom State Ethical and Attitudinal Reorientation Commission (EARCOM), Rev. Osondu Ahirika has charged Churches not to add to the financial burden of their…

The U20 team with top officials. By Dianabasi Effiong  Two-time runners-up Nigeria have booked their ticket to the FIFA U20 World Cup finals after defeating Cup holders Senegal at the CAF U20 Cup of Nations…

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Adm. Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd). By Dianabasi Effiong The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Adm. Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), has reaffirmed that the security of lives and property remained…

  By Anietie Akpan The verification exercise for Rep. Bassey Akiba’s Cooperative Scheme on Sunday, May 11, commenced with an overwhelming participation of cooperative members. A release from The Bridge Media said, palpable excitement fielded…

By Ita Williams The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River state has called for continuity in governance and therefore adopted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima as well as Governor Bassey…